The Women in Leadership Development Program (WILD)

Key components of WILD include:

• Opportunities to network with other women students interested in leadership
• Self-reflection and personal growth activities
• An opportunity to put leadership principles and personal interests into action regarding gender issues
• Learn essential leadership skills involved with planning a University-wide event
• Kick-off retreat (half day session in January)
• Twice a month meetings (90 minutes each)
• Brief individual in-take session in December to discuss personal goals and interests

Program Information

The Women in Leadership Development Program (WILD) offers University women students an opportunity to grow as leaders. A cohort of women students will meet twice a month to learn practical leadership skills that will improve their personal, academic, and professional accomplishments. Each WILD cohort will have the opportunity to put their leadership principles and interests into action by planning the Women’s Center’s fall week-long event, Discover Exceptional Women (DEW).

Meetings include a combination of personal growth workshops (e.g. individual strengths, team-building, diversity), guest speakers, reflection, and group discussion. Planning time is also built into the schedule; that includes activities such as picking DEW topics and speakers. Participants will cultivate leadership skills that future employers are looking for, meet other like-minded women students, put their personal touch on an exciting University-wide event, and have fun.

WILD begins in January and ends with a December celebration (summer participation is optional).

Eligibility Criteria

Current undergraduate woman student at the University of Minnesota Completed application submitted by December 1, 2008.

Selection Process

An advisory committee of Women’s Center professional and student staff will review applications and notify applicants of their decision in early December.

For more information, contact Anitra Cottledge at cottlead@umn.edu or 612-625-2385.

Application Information

Deadline: Materials are due 4:30 p.m., Monday, December 1, 2008.

Women in Leadership Development Application (PDF)

Submit application to:
Women in Leadership Development
Women’s Center
126 Klaeber Court
320 16th Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
E-mail: women@umn.edu
Fax: 612-624-9028

All application materials are available in alternative formats upon request.